The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-09-03


1t recommended that the pledges be
made hereafter by direct authorization
of the parishes through their delegates,
and that the amount so authorized be
paid promptly, AS early in the year as
possible. The report asked the Con-
vention to instruct the Committee in
regard to the employment of State
Superintendent, and the general finan-
cial policy of the coming year, includ-
ing the matter of publishing the "Con-
vention Reporter" in reduced form, if
it should be continued. 1t recommended
that the Permanent Fund be increased;
that no debt be incurred; and that provis-
ion be made for the expenses of the Con-
vention, estimated at 81, 500. The Com
mittee were also able to report, that,
notwithstanding many serious embar-
easements, the finances were in good
shape and all demands paid.
The Convention Farm" is still in
the hands of the Convention, and its in
terests had been cared for during the
year by the Committee and the Super
intendent. The report presented all
action taken by the Committee with
reference to that property.
The Recommendations of the Report
were made the subject of discussion.
The section relating to the canvass for
the Permanent Fund was the first topic.
1t was adopted with a slight amend
ment, that continued effort be made to
increase it. The financial policy indi-
Gated in the rep0rt,-a conservative
policy mourning no debt-was approved;
but with the understanding that the
creation of temporary loan, at any
time, in anticipation of revenue, would
not be construed as violation of the
principle. The action on the employ
ment of State Superintendent was de.
cisive; no opposing vote was recorded
The work Of the Convention will con-
tinue on the lines of the past three sue
cessful years, the Superintendent being
employed to care for all denominati onal
interests and the churches held respon-
sible for his support. The matter of
the Reporter after lengthy debate,
was referred to the Committee, with
the understanding that unless it could
be made self supporting, it should be
discontinued. The trend of discussion
revealed the opinion that Indiana, with
the increased circulation of THE UNI
vERsALIsT in the State, does not need
a special organ for the Convention.
The editor explained the managing pol
icy of that paper. 1t was at the SER
vice of the State for all necessary de-
nominational publication. 1t belonged
to Indiana as much as to any State.
With the help of the brethren interest
ed it could take ample care of all State
concerns. 1t was urged that Indiana
make use of its wide circulation and
ample resources for the benefit of the
cause.
Another point of special interest in
the report was recommendation COM
mending the matter of increasing our
ministry to the attention of the clergy
of the State. By amendment the at
tention OF Univsrsalist parents was also
called to this important subject.
The discussion on these several top
les was earnest and thorough. Through
out all, there was no indication of any
desire to recede from the policy that
has been successful during the last few
years. In the course of the discussion,
many strong words were spoken in IA
vor of loyalty to the work of the Con-
vention. There will be no change in
Indiana save to press forward still more
earnestly on the present lines. The
Convention will continue its able and
successful Superintendent, Rev. r. N.
John, and depend as heretofore, on the
people for his support.
Previous to the discussion the annual
report of the Treasurer, DIR. S. o. Budd,
of Muncie, was read and duly referred
to the Auditing Committee.
Evening Services.
AT 7:45, by appointment of the Com
mittee on Religious Services, Rev. J. S
Cantwell, d. D., of Chicago, was the
preacher. The congregation was large,
nearly every seat in the house occupied.
Br. Albert Wilgus, assisted in the in
troductory services, reading the Psalm
and offering the prayer. The choir
sang effectively in the anthems, and
the congregation joined heartily in the
hymns. The subject of the discourse
was the Ministry of Reconciliation.
q. Cor. v. 1920. At the close, Rev.
DIR. Cone, made a twenty-minute ad-
dress on education, and presented the
claims of Buchtel College on the pat
ronage of Universalists of the State.
This was DIR. Cones first visit to the
Indiana Convention, and his brief adj
dress was a very happy introduction.
1t will bear fruit hereafter.
THIRD DAY.-SATURDAY AUGUST 81.
The days work was commenced with
stirring conference and prayer meet
ing, led by j. B. Fosher. Brs. Saxton,
Wilgus, and T. FL. Tabor led in prayer,